About us

OUGS ME is the branch of the Open University Geological Society that serves all countries in Continental Western Europe (Mainland Europe) and beyond.

If you are studying geology or one of the geology-related courses, interested in Earth Sciences and would like to join in field trips and meetings,interested in learning more, then contact us at the following mail address: mainland.europe(at)ougs.org

Members are spread throughout Europe. Very probably there is a member quite near to where you are living.

Our branch edits its own newsletter, plans geological excursions in various countries, and intend to set up a database of geological information for the use of all who are interested. We produce short videos about geological topics that can be watched on Youtube.

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